The pyruvic acid formed during glycolysis is oxidized to C
and 
O in a cycle called
a)
Calvin cycle
b)
Nitrogen cycle
c)
Hill reaction
d)
Krebs’ cycle
The pyruvic acid formed during glycolysis is oxidized to C and O in a cycle called
a)
Calvin cycle
b)
Nitrogen cycle
c)
Hill reaction
d)
Krebs’ cycle
Question ID - 4920 | SaraNextGen Top Answer
The pyruvic acid formed during glycolysis is oxidized to C and O in a cycle called
a)
Calvin cycle
b)
Nitrogen cycle
c)
Hill reaction
d)
Krebs’ cycle
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The pyruvic acid formed during glycolysis is oxidized to C |
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a) |
Calvin cycle |
b) |
Nitrogen cycle |
c) |
Hill reaction |
d) |
Krebs’ cycle |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -
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(d) Pyruvic acid inters in the matrix of mitochondria and undergoes acetylation by oxidative Decarboxylation to form 2-carbon compound acetyl Co-A. Krebs’ cycle is basically a catabolic cycle as it oxidises acetyl Co-A and organic acids into carbon dioxide and water. |
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